TheManCave's Unlimited Rubicon

[TheManCave]

So I've had the new scx for about a week now ran it bone stock, it did pretty good, in fact better than any other rig axial has put out yet straight out of the box. However, there were a few things I did to not only put my own personal touch on it but to also address the known issues of the scx platform.
First obviously is one of the weakest links, the transmission: Solution as always full Robinson Racing internals. Second would be the Marshmallow links. I had some honcho links laying around and have redone the rear lowers, still need to do the front and both uppers. I also removed the stock 27t motor in favor of a Holmes Hobbies 35t torquemaster pro. For now I am still running the wb8 shafts but I have a set of JunFac hardened carbon steels to replace. The other major issue was relocating the battery to the front instead of like the dingo in the rear. This was easily done by cutting a honcho battery tray spacer down to size and screwing it in. Although the Maxxis Trepador tires performed very well for a glued on tire I had the urge to bolt up my Vanquish OMF 1.9 scalers with a set of Komp Kompound PitBulls with .475 hubs and ditching the narrow 12mm hexes for the old school wide ones giving the jeep a wider stance. I always have liked the scx10 shocks but for a cleaner and more performance oriented stand I swapped out to a wider aluminum bodied threaded shocks I got from King James here on Rcc. As for the body I took off the spare tire carrier too much weight in the back and removed the stock running boards and replaced them with a set of JunFac side steps. The only thing left for now that I see an immediate, but usual need is aluminum steering links.
With all that being said how bout a few pictures?

[King James]

Looking good. I'm contemplating buying one just for the body and tires LOL

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by King James

Looking good. I'm contemplating buying one just for the body and tires LOL

The tires are good but no comparison to the bulls lol. I might be able to help you out with the tire problem. If my son doesnt want/like them on his truck I'll sell em to ya

[King James]

Originally Posted by TheManCave

The tires are good but no comparison to the bulls lol. I might be able to help you out with the tire problem. If my son doesnt want/like them on his truck I'll sell em to ya

Cool man. Those omf wheels with the pits look great on there. Are those the rouge hubs or rc4wd

[TheManCave]

Rogue hubs I got a while back I have another set on my F-150 tow rig. I absolutely love the front shot of the rig, it looks mean with a wide stance and helps big time with side hilling.

[Bulldog]

The omfs and pitbulls are a killer combo. Axial kits are great, but the upgrades come quickly. Great out of the box, but greater after the aftermarket.

[matt_22]

Pm me very interested In the stock wheels and tires if your son does not want them. And very nice touches on the rubicon

[King James]

Originally Posted by TheManCave

Rogue hubs I got a while back I have another set on my F-150 tow rig. I absolutely love the front shot of the rig, it looks mean with a wide stance and helps big time with side hilling.

That's what I thought they were, just got my first set and I love them.

Originally Posted by matt_22

Pm me very interested In the stock wheels and tires if your son does not want them. And very nice touches on the rubicon

[ninja turtle]

"Sell shit to buy more shit" hahaha so true.

[Brandon]

What issues did you have with the transmission in the SCX10 platform?

New stance looks good

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by Brandon

What issues did you have with the transmission in the SCX10 platform?

New stance looks good

I've always had issues with either the ears breaking completely off the outputs since they are not one piece or HD even broken the "HD" Axial ones, and the idler gear is nortorious for stripping out on me. Maybe I've just had a few bad kits/rtr's but it seems to be a common problem lol. Its all part of the game you know yo have to buy upgrades from the start

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by ninja turtle

"Sell shit to buy more shit" hahaha so true.

That should ALWAYS be on somones build list

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by Bulldog

The omfs and pitbulls are a killer combo. Axial kits are great, but the upgrades come quickly. Great out of the box, but greater after the aftermarket.

Yeah its a one two punch with the wheel/tire combo and we all know we buy a RTR and there is a lot of stuff thats going to get ripped off and replaced

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by matt_22

Pm me very interested In the stock wheels and tires if your son does not want them. And very nice touches on the rubicon

Originally Posted by King James
Looking good. I'm contemplating buying one just for the body and tires LOL

The tires are good but no comparison to the bulls lol. I might be able to help you out with the tire problem. If my son doesnt want/like them on his truck I'll sell em to ya

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by matt_22

Pm me very interested In the stock wheels and tires if your son does not want them. And very nice touches on the rubicon

If you still want the wheels/rims they're available